Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
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4.9
Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
Description
Crock Pot Chicken Fajita Soup features boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked slowly with diced tomatoes, chopped onions, green and red bell peppers, garlic, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Placing all ingredients in a crock pot allows the flavors to blend as the chicken becomes tender enough to shred. The result is a soup with a mild spiced broth carrying the essence of fajita flavors through the peppers and seasoning blend.
The soup balances the acidity of the tomatoes with the sweetness of the bell peppers and the savory depth from garlic and broth. After cooking, the shredded chicken gives the soup a satisfying texture. Serving suggestions include topping with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chopped cilantro to add creaminess, tang, and herbaceous contrast.
Leftovers can be refrigerated airtight for up to a week, making this an easy make-ahead meal choice.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 oz cans
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred and return it back to the crock pot.
- Stir to combine the flavors. Serve with your favorite toppings. I topped mine with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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